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Norsk Hydro To Expand Aluminum Production In Pennsylvania Plant

Norsk Hydro To Expand Aluminum Production In Pennsylvania Plant

Last week Norwegian aluminum producer Norsk Hydro announced plans to expand operations in their Cressonia Pennsylvania plant, adding an almost 100,000 square foot structure to house equipment for producing aluminum specifically for the automotive industry. 

The over $100 million project will also fund support for the existing facilities, adding to the already impressive infrastructure and allowing for more streamlined operations. 

In a statement last week Charles Straface, president of Extrusion North America at Norsk said:

“This state-of-the-art, high-performance press will enable us to make high strength precision parts for highly engineered applications, like the automotive industry which relies on Cressona to supply key components for lightweight vehicle designs. Our growth in the automotive segment is something Hydro is very proud of, and we are pleased to invest additional assets here in Pennsylvania.”

Norsk has been the recipient of several grants and tax incentives that have completely covered the costs of the expansion and then some.

Due to recent international tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum, the practicality of utilizing domestic sources has increased.

It's simply better business to purchase a domestic product at a lower price.

Th effect this will have on our trade partners has yet to be seen, but as our production capabilities expand, it may give them cause for concern.

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Written By: Todd Hendrickson
Source: The Chicago Tribune 

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